Eliminate repetitive boilerplate code, save 20+ hours
Skip boring front end code, admin dashboard, legal pages and that annoying footer that doesn't want to stick to the bottom of the page.

Style & Branding
Effortlessly maintain brand consistency with 20+ themes and 15+ predesigned Tailwind components, enhancing your branding efforts.

Login & Signup
Enhance security and user experience with Devise integration and optional Magic Link setup for a simple, secure authentication flow.

Accept Payments
Increase sales with Stripe Checkout's reliable, secure, and seamless payment process, simplifying the payment experience for users.

Emails
Keep your users informed and engaged with Postmark and Resend integration, ensuring reliable and efficient email delivery.

Admin Dashboard
Simplify data management and gain insights with MotorAdmin's intuitive interface, offering advanced SQL queries and customization options.

Image Hosting
Optimize image management and delivery with Cloudinary, ensuring fast, reliable, and scalable performance for your app.

AI Integration
Leverage OpenAI's capabilities to generate text, images, and audio, enhancing your app's functionality and user engagement.
Icon Library Helpers
Simplify icon usage with Lucide's helpers, eliminating the need for complex SVG code and enhancing your app's visual appeal.
SEO
Boost your app's visibility with MetaTags integration, improving search engine rankings and attracting more users.
Legal Pages
Ensure compliance and build trust with comprehensive legal pages, including Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.
Community
Join a private Slack community of Ruby on Rails makers for support and networking, enhancing your development journey.
More Features Shipped Regularly
Stay ahead with new features shipped regularly, saving you time and allowing you to focus on building your app. Check out our Change Log to see what's new.

Hi, I'm Dani 👋
Former Head of Product Offline at Le Wagon, the first Ruby on Rails bootcamp in Europe, and an MVP enthusiast.
I founded two RoR dev shops and slogged through 50+ RoR projects—repeatedly adding the same gems, setting up Stripe, and crafting yet another landing page. It was a time-consuming headache...
But I did learn how to launch MVPs to production at lightning speed and in the most cost-effective way possible. Now, I can launch a new product in just a week.
Wanna join the ride?
What our makers say 💬
Simple no-tricks pricing
Pay once and build as many projects as you want with LightningRails and its makers community
Basic License
One-time purchase, no updates
- Lifetime access
- All LightningRails features
- Community access
- 20+ pre-designed components
- 20+ themes
- Authentication & magic link setup
- Assets management
- Free tools and resources
- 100% free tech stack
- Free hosted landing page boilerplate
- No updates included
Lifetime Access
Unlimited updates and all features
- Lifetime access
- All LightningRails features
- Community access
- 20+ pre-designed components
- 20+ themes
- Authentication & magic link setup
- Assets management
- AI API's integrations
- Free tools and resources
- 100% free tech stack
- Free hosted landing page boilerplate
- Unlimited updates
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Frequently Asked Questions
What rails makers are asking about LightningRails
You will have access to a lifetime access of LightningRails boilerplate available as a one-time-purchase license. You also get access to the public documentation to get started and that explains in details how to implement the different features (authentication, payments, etc), how to use the different components, and how to deploy your app.
Finally, you get access to the private Discord community where ruby on rails makers are building and launching new products.
After purchasing your license you will be given access to the source github repository where you can download the latest version of the boilerplate and get started building your app.
Finally, you will be able to book a 1:1 call with me, to discuss your poject idea and get some advice on how to get started.
Unfortunately and because of the nature of the product we cannot offer refunds. We believe that the value of the boilerplate is in the time saved and the features provided. We are confident that you will find the boilerplate useful and that it will help you build your app faster.
You are allowed to use the boilerplate to build as many projects as you want. You can use it for personal projects, for client projects, for your own startup, etc. You can modify the code, add new features, remove features, etc. You can also use the boilerplate to build and sell your own SaaS product.
However, you are not allowed to resell the boilerplate itself. You are not allowed to distribute the boilerplate to others. You are not allowed to use the boilerplate to build a boilerplate or a similar product that you would sell or distribute 🙏
No, you cannot have your project on a public repository. The boilerplate is a paid product and the code is not open source. You can use the boilerplate to build your app and sell your app, but you cannot share the code of the boilerplate itself. If the code is leaked on public repostories you are at risk of having your license revoked.
The boilerplate comes with a license that includes lifetime updates, as I regularly use it for my own projects. Consequently, all gem dependencies and Rails framework versions will be updated on an ongoing basis. In the meantime, you can still use it with newer versions of Rails due to its excellent backward compatibility. For example, you can use the boilerplate with Rails 7.2 even if it's currently at version 7.0—at least until I catch up
Not necessarily—it really depends on your needs. Chris from Jumpstart Pro is one of the top Ruby on Rails developers out there, so his boilerplate is built with exceptional code. However, there are two reasons why I don’t personally use it. First, it's quite expensive 💸. As an indie maker, launching quickly and affordably is key, and paying an annual fee for every new web app isn’t feasible for me. Second, while the code quality is outstanding, it's also highly advanced, which can make it difficult for junior or intermediate developers to grasp.
On the other hand, LightningRails offers a simpler boilerplate that follows the Le Wagon coding school's methodology, prioritizing speed and cost-effectiveness. It’s an ideal choice for indie makers, startups, and agencies looking to launch quickly and on a budget.